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The Kentucky Wildcats alumni squad La Familia is back for its third appearance in The Basketball Tournament, setting up a marquee clash with Louisville’s Ville on July 18 in Lexington. With a $2 million prize on the line and tickets selling fast, the reunion promises high stakes and nostalgic moments.
The third‑year appearance of La Familia brings a revamped format, a $2 million prize pool and a rivalry that nearly boiled over last year.
La Familia announces three new signings for the 2026 edition of The Basketball Tournament, headlined by defensive standout Willie Cauley‑Stein and experienced forwards Archie Goodwin and Reid Travis.
The Basketball Tournament will feature a historic alumni clash between former Kentucky and Louisville stars, with a $2 million prize at stake and a path to the championship on the line.
The Basketball Tournament introduces a new 16‑team bracket, a $2 million championship prize and a marquee Kentucky‑Louisville rivalry that will be broadcast on FOX and FS1.
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is doubling its winner‑take‑all prize to $2 million, adding a fresh bracket structure, and scheduling a high‑profile championship in August 2026.
The Basketball Tournament announces a $2 million prize, a new 16‑team format split between alumni and non‑alumni brackets, and a Las Vegas showcase that builds on record‑breaking viewership and attendance.
This summer, former Louisville and Kentucky basketball stars will meet again in The Basketball Tournament, facing off in a best‑of-three series that begins in Lexington and concludes in Louisville, with a $2 million prize awaiting the winner.